The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 34,700

€ 48,600

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.3
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
181.1
109.8
188.1
181.1 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
13.28 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.05 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
539 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
539 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft